TEMPE, Ariz. - The Arizona Cardinals need a quarterback of the future, but...
TEMPE, Ariz. - The Arizona Cardinals need a quarterback of the future, but it's highly unlikely either of the two they reportedly added to their practice squad on Sunday will be it. According to ESPN...
View ArticleEach team has about 25 games remaining, and while only the American League...
Each team has about 25 games remaining, and while only the American League East division has a race closer than four games, the wild-card races are likely going to go down to the final weekend of the...
View ArticleOur story does not begin with the trade this past weekend that sent Sam...
Our story does not begin with the trade this past weekend that sent Sam Bradford from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Minnesota Vikings. Nor does it begin last Tuesday, when Teddy Bridgewater tore up...
View ArticleGo to: Starters | Reserves How will James Harden, Trevor Ariza and the...
Go to: Starters | Reserves How will James Harden, Trevor Ariza and the Houston Rockets do in 2016-17 after last season's disappointment and the departure of Dwight Howard? Here are our player scouting...
View ArticleThe opening weekend of the college football season saddled a few national...
The opening weekend of the college football season saddled a few national contenders with their first loss and kick-started the playoff push for several others. So knowing a perfect season can lock up...
View ArticleYou can always trust Pep Guardiola to create a sense of novelty at his new...
You can always trust Pep Guardiola to create a sense of novelty at his new clubs, and his arrival at Manchester City has been no exception. From the very first game, he set out in what was an ordinary...
View ArticleThe initial wave of 2016 September call-ups could be called a disappointment...
The initial wave of 2016 September call-ups could be called a disappointment compared to those of years past. However, that is because many of the game's younger stars received advanced passes to the...
View ArticleKickoff Week lived up to its epic billing. Two top-10 teams lost, Alabama...
Kickoff Week lived up to its epic billing. Two top-10 teams lost, Alabama started its repeat quest with a bang and Florida State and Texas pulled off classics in their prime time games. That caused...
View ArticleNobody thought Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier was going to...
Nobody thought Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier was going to threaten to lead the sport in home runs when he was hitting a mere .202 with five blasts entering June, but here we are! Dozier...
View ArticleGo to: Starters | Reserves With notable additions Andrew Bogut and Harrison...
Go to: Starters | Reserves With notable additions Andrew Bogut and Harrison Barnes, how will the Dallas Mavericks' revamped lineup work with Dirk Nowitzki and Co.? Here are our player scouting reports...
View ArticleAre the Mets and Royals destined to return to the playoffs? Who will fade...
Are the Mets and Royals destined to return to the playoffs? Who will fade away as the pennant races heat up? How many games will the Cubs win anyway? We asked. Our experts answered: Which contender...
View ArticleNow that Andrew White has finally made a decision and the transfer season has...
Now that Andrew White has finally made a decision and the transfer season has come to an end, it's time to hand out our annual awards. Who has reason to celebrate, and who didn't fare quite so well in...
View ArticleEach week during the 2016 college football season, I will offer my picks and...
Each week during the 2016 college football season, I will offer my picks and best bets for the biggest games, and I will highlight a handful of other key matchups. Last year, my selections went 104-33...
View ArticleEvery year at this time, college football coaches say the same thing: A...
Every year at this time, college football coaches say the same thing: A team's biggest improvement takes place between Week 1 and Week 2. It's debatable whether the coaching cliché is a...
View ArticleLAS VEGAS -- The Seattle Seahawks are the No. 1 team in ESPN Chalk's NFL...
LAS VEGAS -- The Seattle Seahawks are the No. 1 team in ESPN Chalk's NFL Vegas Rankings entering the regular season, but with an asterisk. The New England Patriots are the 6-1 Super Bowl favorites at...
View ArticleFrom a contracts standpoint, Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving...
From a contracts standpoint, Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving has taken care of business this summer -- with one notable exception. He replaced the coaching staff, freed up $5 million with...
View ArticleEvery season brings a new crop of breakout players. While unexpectedly big...
Every season brings a new crop of breakout players. While unexpectedly big seasons help win titles for many fantasy owners, they also bring inflated expectations for future performance. In recent...
View ArticleORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Seantrel Henderson is...
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Seantrel Henderson is facing a four-game NFL suspension for violating the league's substance-abuse policy, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam...
View ArticleIf Pep Guardiola can count on fluent playmakers and ball-playing centre-backs...
If Pep Guardiola can count on fluent playmakers and ball-playing centre-backs for the upcoming Manchester derby, Jose Mourinho will approach Saturday's game with a defensive structure that already...
View ArticleRecent seasons have been difficult for Wayne Rooney. In particular, the...
Recent seasons have been difficult for Wayne Rooney. In particular, the two-season Louis van Gaal era at Manchester United not only saw the club struggle to compete at the top of the league but...
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